Summit Medical Group

I saw Dr bauman today and had a great experience. I called two days ago because I had a concern about an enlargement in my thyroid. They emailed him when I called and called me right back with an appointment two days later. Today he spent a good amount of time with me, did an ultrasound and biopsies right then and there in his office, saw me on time and even asked how my job was and inquired about my daughter. Nice touch. I’ve seen him for years, but was very impressed today.

My mom hurt her ankle so i took her to the NEW Livingston, NJ URGENT Care at Summit Medical Group. I just have to say what a great staff from security to the person who takes your information all the way to Dr. Smith, who was amazing and so friendly. This place is brand new, it’s spotless, everyone was smiling and willing to help you.
We were in and out in less than an hour, who would ever go to a hospital emergency room when you have an urgent care so close. This place is amazing and their staff is great.
5 Starts to Summit Medical Group on Northfield Ave, Livingston, NJ.

Horrible, condescending, rude, unsympathetic and bitchy at the Breast Care Center. Never again.

I have been here several times due to various illnesses, colds, nail to the foot, etc. because they have urgent care and can be seen right away.
I have Horizon insurance for several years and each year the policy changed. Last year the policy changed and they did not even get my new policy number then a few months later I get a huge bill saying that the new policy I have was not in their network. No one at the their office bothered to check. Now I have to pay this huge bill while I also have to pay my insurance this is highway robbery at its best. Yes its partially my fault and thats pretty much the only reason I paid the bill. even though it should have been their responsibility to check after 9 months.
I would not really recommend this place.

I have been an SMG patient for over 15 years, using primary care, urgent care, allergy, and ent.
While they do offer consolidated care with all your records in one place, it has become too difficult to get an appointment.
When I first used urgent care a few years ago, they would call my primary or specialist to get an appointment. They still will do it you ask, but it is a struggle for them to get you an appointment.
When the general practitioners (internists) there have suggested seeing a specialist, I have been faced with waiting 1 week to a few months, or going elsewhere.
If you are sick, you often have to take any doctor that is available at any location the next day.
Urgent care is great, but it’s hard to schedule follow care.
The doctors are a 10, but the coordinated care model gets an F.
You should also be prepared to park on the grass if you go in the morning.
I’ll miss my wonderful ent, allergist… I already switched to two in NYC.
When I mention it to the doctors and nurses, they say it has gotten worse. I guess that’s the cost of success.
Will it matter if I don’t go there anymore unless it’s urgent? Probably not. My kids still go to the pediatricians which are wonderful.

I normally see Dr. Rosenberg, who is excellent. However since he was not available I saw Dr. Sherman. She was not very knowledgeable about GMOs. She interrupted my breast exam to look at her ringing cell phone. I waited 45 minutes after the time my appointment was scheduled. The Doctor never apologized. The nurse was the only one who was considerate. The front desk people were cursing and extremely rude. When they informed me that the wait would be another 20 minutes I could hear one of them say «is she going to leave? That’s wishful thinking». I don’t think I will return as I have been left with a lingering dissappintment ever since my appointment.

I never write reviews on Unilocal,however, my experience with ENT, Jamie Falvey was so wonderful I felt compelled to share. After suffering with ear issues, brushed off by several other doctors, Jamie Falvey really took the time to listen to me, made me feel like she genuinely cared about my well being, and cured me of something I had been suffering from for quite some time. If you’re looking for an amazing ENT she is the one to make an appointment with.

In the end of April, I stepped down funny and hurt my foot. After a week of the swelling not going down, I broke down and visited the Urgent Care at SMG Berkeley Heights. It was Saturday and the vast parking lot was nearly empty. The wait was short, and the nurses, X-​Ray technician and doctor were all very polite, thorough and professional. They gave me a black boot and instructed me to call for an appointment with orthopedics, which I did.
On Monday when we returned, there was no parking. SMG thus has free valet parking (of course you need to tip the attendant who brings you your car). I saw Dr. Corona who examined the foot and the X-​ray and confirmed the diagnosis and treatment, to wear the boot and see him again in a week. Again there was only a short wait and everyone was friendly.
The next week was the same. Only valet parking and a pleasant visit (except I had to wear the book 5 more weeks!).
I saw Dr Corona for the last time this week, and he said «I was good to go.» I usually check out my doctors on
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I am glad I did.
I enjoyed, right, enjoyed my visits with him. Dr Corona has practiced for years and is thorough, professional and not too impressed with the miracles that medicine performs. He gave me a new «favorite quote» from Voltaire:
«The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.»
Highly recommend Dr. Corona.

This place is great. It’s a massive medical center with all kinds of healthcare available. The staff is friendly and the place is very clean. Everything is run well and the facilities are modern. My general physician is Dr Camacho. He’s the MAN! I also recently came here to the «urgent care» facility to have my finger stitched up. They did a great job. I would definitely check this place out if you live in North-​Eastern Jersey.

This place is a complex of healthcare. Literally any doctor you need to see is found somewhere in the maze of buildings and parking lots. Is there a wait? Always, but welcome to healthcare. However, this place is clean, the people are nice and seems that for the most part it’s pretty modern.
The future in-​laws have been going here as a family for decades and they have only nice things to say.

Very nice staff here. I came as the designated-​ride-​home for a friend receiving an outpatient procedure and the place is very well managed. Someone greets you right away and they have you prepped and ready to go within 15 minutes of checking in. I barely had time to do much, but I did manage to linger over to the café and the Walgreens to take a peek.
I would recommend that someone come here for an early morning procedure. The doctor (Dr.Gillam) and anesthesiologist were also very friendly as were the nurses who helped us.
The downside: Wi-​Fi is only in the cafeteria.

Massive medical complex where you can see any type of specialist/​dr.
I just go for blood work. You are, knock on wood so far, in and out relatively quickly.
The facilities are clean and state of the art but the front desk staff (overhearing some conversations) are all business. You may need a map to navigate through the complex. They have valet parking if needed.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I had a horrible experience with Summit Medical Group this past month. I went in because I was struggling with an infection. I was only able to see a Physician’s Assistant (and she was great; her last name is Dean). I was told that I would have my test results (one test being HIV), completed and available by Friday of that week. I called in on Friday, and no one was able to help me on the phone, nor was Dean available in the office that day. One nurse ended up reading my chart, per my appointment with Dean, and was about to mistreat me because she negligently read the chart.
Then, Dean’s assistant followed up on Monday with my infection results and treatment protocol, saying that the medicine would be called into my pharmacy. So, I head to my pharmacy, and sure enough, no one from Summit Medical Group called in my medicine. I then call Summit Medical Group while at my pharmacy, inquiring about my prescription. The person on the line had no idea what I was talking about (because there were no notes in my chart reflecting any conversations had with other doctors or assistants in the office). She then followed up with a doctor in the office, and found out that he would call in my prescription eventually, once he was done with patients.
Summit Medical Group is infrastructurally a complete mess. Doctors, assistants, and administration do not provide complete notes on diagnoses, treatment, or protocols, which makes it impossible to follow-​up with anyone at the office. Moreover, It has been over a week, and I have still not found out my HIV test results, which I find completely archaic and negligent. Those results should be provided immediately, and Summit Medical Group should provide the latest medical options and protocol (i.e. rapid results tests that free clinics provide). Like, literally a free clinic would have provided better service and follow-​up, and here I was paying a copay. Ridiculous.

I have no issues with the doctor I’ve seen at Summit Medical Center. My problem is with the lab and the billing department.
My claim was processed incorrectly under my husband’s name. Then I got billed for services that weren’t even sent into my insurance company!
The lab sent my blood work out to be processed off site. They sent it to the wrong lab. This lab is not in network. I got hit with a bill for over $ 1500! I’ve been trying to get this matter rectified for over 2 months. I’ve been sent to voice mail more times than I count.
SMG maybe a one stop shop but all this aggravation isn’t worth going here. Beware of shady practices!

This place is like a well oiled machine. You pull up and they have valet parking, or u can park your own car. Security by the door everywhere. Once inside lookout! It’s overwhelming. The imaging room is to the right. This is where all MRI and CT scans and x-​rays are done.
If you take the elevator up to floors 2 and above. That is where the different doctors are.
There are a rainbow to choose from, all specialties. What makes this place so nice to deal with is you give your information over the phone and it is stored in one central computer bank. If you book your appointment with one doctor, and need an appointment with another all your info can be accessed right away. This makes it very convenient.
It has been my experience that the doctors here are very professional and courteous.
I would recommend this group.

Have had a few screw-​ups that should NOT have happened, at all, ever from a couple of different specialists here. However, the pediatricians are phenomenal and the imaging center is fast and great too. I’ll stick to going here for the convenience of it, for a while until I find someone better.

Are you female? Into reproductive rights? Then do not go see Dr. Jeffrey Bauman.
This is a personal story, and sensitive, so if you have questions, please feel free to PM me. But nope, you should not go here.

I have been coming to SMG for a few years now.
Being that this is a huge network of practices and they offer a variety of differnt doctors in special fields, I would say it’s a really great place.
To be very honest, I’ve had some really great experiences here (Dr Jackie Stone, OB/​GYN) is the most amazing woman I have ever met. I hope I sitll live in this area when the next chapter of my life presents children so she can be my doctor. Ive recomended her to just about anyone that asks.
I’ve also had some terrible experiences here (Dr’s in the dermatology and allergy areas… still gets my blood boiling)
This particular review is really to single out and thank a really awesome person.
I had to get some blood work done for an illness I’ve been battling with for quite some time. Long story short, this has been a tedious, long, uphill battle and to find out I needed more bloodwork done was beyond a dark stormy cloud over my head. I sat in the waiting room with my mother grumbling and even sat in the lab room with a scowl.
Then came Lenora. She was just so positive and tender and sweet! We began to talk and share stories while she was taking blood and I have to say, I really wish there could be copies of her made and sent to all hospitals.

The best medical care I’ve ever had.
— Very easy to schedule an appointment. Lots of doctors have offices at different locations, which are mostly within 10−20min driving distance. The scheduler would always try to help you to get the earliest time slot possible, which I really appreciate.
— Never an issue to find a parking.
— Rarely a long wait except 1 time so far for about an hour, which is totally acceptable. I’ve waited for up to 3 hours at other hospital before. So one hour is nothing really. Besides it was the Friday before a long weekend. And the nurses and the ladies at the front desk were really apologetic, which made me feel warm and welcoming.
— All the docs I’ve seen were very nice. They took time to listen to me and solve problems.

I scheduled a sleep study at Summit Medical Group a month in advance. When I went in for my appointment they told me it was canceled but they didn’t know why. It took several weeks to find out they had canceled it because they hadn’t sent the necessary forms to my insurance company and so the insurance company couldn’t approve the study. Summit Medical still refuses to send the paperwork so I have been unable to get the medical attention I need.
On another occasion I had a blood test done and when I called to get the results I was told the doctor would call me back by the end of the day. I never received a call so I called again a few days later and was told the same thing but again I didn’t receive any call from them. When I called a third time I asked them to just mail me the results but they refused. It has now been several months and I still don’t have the results of that blood test.
During these and other incidents, the staff has been extremely rude and unhelpful. The entire experience of dealing with these people had been stressful and unpleasant. I would not recommend this sorry excuse for a medical facility even in the most dire of circumstances.